NORTHERN CALIFORNIA VIOLA SOCIETY’S 2026-27 International Viola Composition Contest (IVCC) Accepting submissions Sept 1-Oct 31, 2026.
Fall 2026: The NCVS 2026-27 International Viola Composition Contest for unperformed, unrecorded solo viola works, 3 minutes duration or under, composed in the last 5 years. The winning composition will be premiered by pre-professional level finalists in the NCVS Young Violist Competition in San Francisco, California. There are typically 5-6 finalists, aged 19 and under with an advanced level of technical facility. Works should reflect the ability level of the performers and offer contrasting sections with both technical and emotional/lyrical opportunities. Preference given to compositions originally written for viola, not transcriptions. Works submitted must not be previously recorded or have an audio reference available online - we will search, and if we find one, the score will be disqualified. No tape, amplification or other accompaniment. Composers can be any age or nationality.
